Hosted by Mallee Sustainable Farming, this webinar offers an in-depth look at soil carbon’s role in low-rainfall, sandy regions.
Dr. Karl Anderson (NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) provides an overview of soil carbon dynamics, the challenges of building SOC in low-rainfall zones, and best practices for maintaining SOC. Nick Paltridge (MSF Project Manager) facilitates the discussion, offering insights on regional soil health and carbon projects. Dr. Amanda Schapel (SA Department of Primary Industries and Regions) dives into strategies for managing sandy soils and leveraging soil amendments to boost carbon storage.
Whether you’re looking to improve soil health, maximise carbon retention, or understand the nuances of carbon farming in Mallee conditions, this webinar offers valuable insights and practical takeaways:
- The fundamentals of soil organic carbon (SOC) and its impact on soil health and productivity
- Key challenges in building SOC in low-rainfall Mallee soils
- Practical strategies for managing and maintaining SOC, from clay and organic amendments to reducing soil constraints
- Considerations for farmers exploring soil carbon projects.
About this webinar
The webinar was delivered as part of the Soil CRC’s ‘Soil carbon capacity building for NSW farmers and advisors’ project (6.4.003), and supported by the NSW Government through the Primary Industries Productivity and Abatement Program (PIPAP). Watch other webinars in this series.
